Utilities & Infrastructure in Fordyce, AR

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

74.9%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

56.0%

of households

No Internet

25.1%

of households

Total Households

1,180

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

56.0%

Cellular Data Plan

65.0%

Satellite

5.5%

Cellular Only (no wired)

16.0%

No Internet Access

25.1%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

76.9%

of households

Smartphone

74.0%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

54.1%

of households

Tablet

44.2%

of households

Any Computing Device

76.9%

Smartphone

74.0%

Desktop / Laptop

54.1%

Tablet

44.2%

Smartphone Only

19.8%

No Computer

23.1%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

Population Served

5,118

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served
FORDYCE WATER CO	Community	Ground water	3,191
FORDYCE RURAL WATER ASSOC	Community	Purchased ground water	1,274
CARTHAGE WATER AND SEWER	Community	Ground water	345
OUTSIDE KINGSLAND WATER ASSOC	Community	Ground water	308

74.9% of households in Fordyce have broadband internet access. 56.0% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 16.0% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 25.1% of households have no internet access. 19.8% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 4 water systems, providing water to 5,118 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.